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Monday 4pm - 9pm Tuesday 4pm - 9pm Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm Thursday 11:30am - 9pm Friday 11:30am - 9pm Saturday 11:30am - 9pm Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

Kathrin's Biergarten

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Kathrin's Biergarten

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Local craft beers, authentic German home-cooked meals, and extraordinary Biergarten atmosphere Welcome to Kathrin's Biergarten!
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We are Immigrants from Germany, a family-run Biergarten that offers Micro brewed beers and authentic German home-style meals. Although, we are still Germans in blood, the United States have captured our hearts, and we are happy to cheer to the American-German friendship we have experienced here. Opening "Kathrin's Biergarten" is like a dream. Creating a place for people who know that a beer is not just a drink to quench one's thirst, or fluid food, or fermented mash or a breakfast drink. As bold as this statement might sound, but it can be put as simple as this: Beer is culture! The German abstract noun "Gemuetlichkeit" has been adopted into English. If one doesn't know what that means, and googles it, one will find numerous pages explaining it, AND - if one clicks on images- you'll get pictures of German Biergarten scenes, permented by Gemuetlichkeit. And that is what "Kathrin's Biergarten" will offer you - exactly what makes a beer even more beautiful - the sense of "Gemuetlichkeit". It's more than outstanding beers and great food - you'll experience the atmosphere of a wonderful beer craft community - you'll be part of that culture.

11/02/2026

Grey November hasn't really started yet; however, we are starting this week with our winter hours. It is getting cold at night and so early dark now.
You know, there is no such thing as bad weather; only wrong clothes.
Heaters are out and filled up, outdoor lights on, keep enjoying some German comfort food and b**rs. In the meantime, we will be getting ready for the next step - the Glühwein - starting this weekend (on Friday)!
Prost and happy Monday everyone!

11/01/2026

Today, November 1, is a quiet Catholic memorial day “Allerheiligen” (“All Saints” - we remember all those who have gone before us).

From the 9th century onward, the first of November shifted from the Celtic festival of Samhain to Hallowmas—also known as All Saints' Day or All Hallows. While it originally celebrated the lives of saints and martyred Christians, it is now a time to honor and remember all those who have passed away.

The Celts believed that the dead were allowed to return home briefly on the evening before All Saints' Day. This evening became known as "All Hallows' Eve" (der Abend vor Allerheiligen), which later evolved into Halloween. However, it was not originally a time of fear and horror; instead, it was a celebration of the lives of departed souls, spirits, and beloved relatives or ancestors, who were drawn back to their homes by light.

Immanual Kant (German philosopher) once said “Tod is nur, wer vergessen wird.” (“Only those who are forgotten are dead”), and so we keep alive the memory of our deceased.

As a designated "silent holiday," the day's activities are expected to suit the solemnity of the occasion. In some regions, certain films are not allowed to be screened, and public activities such as loud music and dancing are restricted. Instead, the day is marked by church services and visits to graves. These resting places are decorated with flowers, wreaths, and candles that burn throughout the night from Allerheiligen into Allerseelen (All Souls' Day) on the 2nd of November—a tradition that has endured for centuries.

Open today, 11:30am. Beautiful weather.
Join us for some German b**r and food.
Prost, happy Sunday everyone, and God bless to all our loved lost ones we are remembering especially today where we light a special candle for them (or have an extra b**r).

10/31/2026

For several reasons, I'm not really a big fan of Halloween. We are open today; however, there won't be any decoration nor do we dress up. To all those who celebrate Halloween, have fun; to all others, plan joining us today for German food and German b**r.

I'm a bit nervous though since all my bartenders wanted to have off tonight, and I usually try my best to make it happen when they want to have off. So I will be the bartender tonight. That's certainly not "the best", but at least I do know my b**rs :-)

Grab some growlers to go if you have your own Halloween party, or come and join us. We will stay open as long as we have some guests.
Prost and happy Saturday everyone! Have a safe Halloween!

10/28/2026

Last few days before we switch to our winter hours.
We debated a loooong time, but decided to close on Mondays during the winter - sorry for the inconvenience!

As for the upcoming holidays:
We will be open on Halloween but you have to deal with me as a bartender for the dinner shift (my bartender wanted the day off, and the other bartenders couldn't cover for him, so...... - I promise though, I know my b**rs too :-)

Thanksgiving, we will be closed all day.
Christmas Eve and New Years Eve - open for lunch until 3pm.
Christmas Day will be closed.

New Years Day, I still arguing with myself whether to open or not. The year (Neujahr) should start with the German traditional good luck 01/01 food (Sauerkraut balls, Kassler, Linsensuppe (lentil soup),...; but not sure whether it's worth it when we will be too slow as no one comes. I'll feel it out a bit during the next few weeks.

Open today until 9pm. The weather is great.
Prost and happy Wednesday everyone!

10/26/2026

When customers tell me that they are traveling to Bavaria, and ask me whether I had any recommendations what they should see, I always say “Go to Berchtesgaden. So beautiful! And make sure to visit the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagel’s Nest). It’s an unique, fascinating, historical place to see, and you have the most beautiful view - a 360° stunning panorama over the alps. There is a restaurant there too but I’m not sure what b**r they are serving right now.”

Now, it has been largely destroyed in a major, devastating fire. Thanks to the American Allies, it survived WW2 (USA prevented it from being torn down), but not the stupidity of one individual.

What is left? Not much... the interior of the building was entirely gutted, not even the Marble from Mussolini (which bore names and graffiti scratched into it by occupying U.S. soldiers of the 101st Airbore Division in 1945 - as it burned to the ground due to intense heat. The roof burned through, and collapsed in multiple sections, leaving only the exterior stone walls standing.

The entire area will be devastated. It depended on the tourism – the Kehlsteinhaus was a cornerstone of Bavarian tourism, drawing hundreds of thousands of international visitors annually for its panoramic views and historical weight- and locals and families who lived through it all worked in the town and at the actual Eagles Nest, losing now their jobs.

Some 200 firefighters and emergency personnel were deplyed to the site. Firefighters struggeled to reach the Kehlsteinhaus which sits 1,834 meters (6,017 feet) above the sea level, with their engines (it could be only entered while wearing RPE (respiratory protective equipment) – they couldn’t save it.

We have a lot of firefighters as customers, and many military who were stationed in Germany, and probably have visited it. I actually learned from a customer what happened (he texted me that while I was in the kitchen).
I myself have been there 4 times (part of my mom's family still lives in Traunstein which is very close), and I wanted eventually bring my kids there. Not on the bucket list anymore. If you travel to Bavaria, I would still recommend going also to Berchtesgaden.

Open 4pm today. Let’s have a b**r to honor fire fighters, to our military who made sure this historic landmark survived at least until 2026, and who were and are a big part for shaping the American- German friendship.

10/25/2026

Last day of our special: Königsberger Klopse!
(2 pork and beef meatballs seasoned with fresh herbs, capers, lemon zest. Over papadelle pasta topped with a citrus and capers creamy white w**e sauce and fried onions. Served with a green salad).

According to a study, Königsberger Klopse are the best-known traditional dish in Germany, apparently 93% of the persons asked are familiar with this particular dish.
They were first made in Königsberg, the capital of Prussia – a part of Germany a long time ago, a town which now lies in Russia and is called Kaliningrad; and is one of the highlights of historical East Prussian cuisine.
"In the German Democratic Republic (GDR), the dish was officially called Kochklopse ("boiled meatballs") to avoid any reference to its namesake city, which in the aftermath of World War II had been annexed by the Soviet Union. The city's German inhabitants had been expelled, and the city had been repopulated with Russians and other Soviet citizens and renamed after Mikhail Kalinin, a close ally of Joseph Stalin in the Soviet leadership. Königsberger Klopse were jokingly referred to as Revanchistenklopse".
Königsberger Klopse are still a popular dish in present-day Germany.
The meatballs were also popularized by the famous philosopher Immanuel Kant, who used to often serve them to his guests in the Königsberg University during the 18th century.
Prost, guten Appetit and happy Sunday everyone!

10/24/2026

Heads up for tonight: the Biergarten will be closed for a private event (they sold tickets for their event and ordered a buffet for them).

As I stated previously - as a private person, I have a strong political opinion; as a restaurant owner, I try to keep out as best as I can. Republican or Democrat, I don’t judge anyone, and everyone is welcomed at the Biergarten, and deserves to have a good German b**r and food. I honestly don’t care (nor do I ever ask) what party someone belongs to when they ask for a big reservation, even when I know that reservation will have a political agenda (which I know for tonight too). I want them to have a good time, I want my employees to have busy, good shifts, and I want this business, especially now since cold and slow November is just around the corner.

As long as people don't bother other customers with their politics, insult, or are being rude - I stay out, and work as usual.
I'm pretty sure it will be a good evening without any incidents as I hope we all know we don't have to agree with each other, but can accept a different opinion without judging or getting offensive.
It's not on social media (which I agree can be brutal), but in a beautiful Biergarten. Remember what Franklin said: "There would be a lot less strife in the world if people just got together and discussed things over a b**r..."

If you want to stay away from politics, but yet want to enjoy a good German b**r and food with this beautiful weather, please make sure to find a table in the patio (or inside).
I’m sure some from the party will also go to the bar to order. Either avoid to interact, or have a dialogue where you can exchange the viewpoints (worse case agree to disagree), meddle in, ignore, lean back and watch, or just focus on your b**r - choice is there. It will be fine.
Peace, Prost and happy beautiful Saturday everyone!

10/23/2026

The sun is out again. The b**r is cold. Happy Friday everyone!!

10/21/2026

National Apple Day falls on October 21 as a day dedicated to celebrating one of the world's most beloved and versatile fruits.

Founded in 1990 by the UK charity Common Ground, this food holiday is dedicated to growers in the UK and around the world to promote the rich cultural and historical significance of apples, as well as the importance of orchards and apple-related products in agriculture and heritage.
Apple= Apfel

We offer: Apple c***r (from 2 Towns Ciderhouse; Oregon, USA);
Apfelstrudel (made in house);
Apfelwein (imported from Possmann, Frankfurt/Germany).

Prost, guten Appetit and happy Apple Day everyone!

10/20/2026

The reason why we came to the U.S back then, was because my husband used to work for HP (Hewlett-Packard), was able to chose whether he works from Germany or from CA, and he liked it better in CA (and I promised to try for 3 years).

They constantly had business meetings (the team were often Germans/Europeans, Americans and Asians), and you could always spot who are the Germans by the way they are eating. Table manners are highly valued; we take that seriously.

That's called "Esskultur" (food culture). Certain sets of table manners emerged in many European countries in the 18th and 19th centuries as symbols of cultural development and class distinction. Today, some families still value these century-old rituals.

- You hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand throughout the entire meal (you do not switch the fork to your right hand after cutting your food);
- No elbow on the table. While elbows stay off the table, your hands should always remain visible above the table (do not rest your hands in your lap);
- You wait until everyone at the table is served before you start eating, and say “Guten Appetit” or "Mahlzeit" before picking up your cutlery;
- No TV or phones when eating with the family;
- You wait until everyone is done eating before leaving the table.
- The most common toasts are Zum Wohl! (with w**e) and Prost! (with b**r) - in both cases, generally a wish for good health. Maintain direct eye contact from the moment the glass is raised to the moment it is placed back down on the table.

May be weird to some but that's how to spot a German :-)

(I always know whether there is a German at the restaurant when I'm in the kitchen and get a ticket for a Pretzel with butter instead of mustard. "Oh, must be a German here...." :-)

Open 4pm today. However you use the fork and knife: Prost, guten Appetit and happy Tuesday everyone!

Address

4810 Granite Drive Ste 1A
Rocklin, CA
95677

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 9pm
Tuesday	4pm - 9pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 9pm
Thursday	11:30am - 9pm
Friday	11:30am - 9pm
Saturday	11:30am - 9pm
Sunday	11:30am - 9pm

Website

http://www.kathrinsbiergarten.com/

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